Michelle Finn was in superb form in the 3K steeplechase final at the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam today. One of the best technical hurdlers in the field, Michelle finished very strong to cross the line in 7th place in PB of 9:43.19. She was the first of the Irish girls over the line.
Michelle is coached but the famous Donie Walsh who is very proud of her achievements to date. Hurdles coach Seamus Power has insured Michelle is technically on of the best hurdlers in the steeplechase event.
Now is it on to the next adventure at the Olympics in Rio.
[Womens 3000m Steeplechase Final Results]
Above: RTÉ Full Race Video
Michelle was in Millstreet two weeks ago to start the Willie Neenan Annual Road Race.
Pre-championships interview after Michelle had won the national 3000m Steeplechase title
Cork athlete Michelle Finn finishes 7th in European 3000m Steeplechase final … finishing so high up is really something special… Running in Cork Blog
Michelle Finn 7th in European Championship Final – Cork Athletics